Peter Salovey

Biographical Info

Peter Salovey is the 23rd president of Yale University, the Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, and professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, where his research on health behavior has focused on the effectiveness of health promotion messages in persuading people to change risky behaviors relevant to cancer and HIV/AIDS. His presidential term began in July 2013.

International Activity

Emotional intelligence and cultural differencesSpain(2000 - 2012)Research with the University of Cadiz on cultural differences in emotional intelligence.

Emotional Intelligence in Japanese Workplaces Japan(2000)In collaboration with a human resources consulting organization called EQ-Japan, this project explores the measurement of emotional skills, cultural differences in the manifestations of the intelligent use of emotions in workplace settings, and the role of emotional intelligence in human resources management (including placement, career development, and leadership).

Building the Capacity for AIDS ResearchSouth Africa(2000)This project focused on AIDS-related stigma and its effects on limiting the ability of HIV-infected women to choose a safe alternative to breastfeeding, thus risking transmission of HIV to their infants. It was conducted in partnership with the University of Pretoria to develop research infrastructure and strengthen the capacity for conducting HIV-related research in South Africa.

Emotional Intelligence and Personality CharacteristicsGermany(2000 - 2011)Professor Salovey collaborated with researchers at the University of Chemnitz in Germany on issues related to emotional intelligence and personality characteristics.

Understanding HIV-Relevant Stigma in IndiaIndia(2000)This research investigates the beliefs and values about HIV-related stigma in hospital settings, and how such stigma affects treatment and health-seeking behavior related to HIV. Three public hospitals in Pune, India are serving as research sites. After qualitative data is collected from patients and health care workers, quantitative measures are being developed and used to measure unconscious biases and preferences among health care providers. Debriefing focus groups are held to elicit discussion from health care professionals on how to improve the care and support of HIV positive patients, and for the staff which serve that population.